24 Hour Emergency Vet Hospital and Urgent Pet Care in Pikesville, Maryland
VEG ER for Pets veterinary emergency hospital in Pikesville, Maryland is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. We provide the highest quality of emergency and urgent care for animals of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, sugar gliders, and other exotic animals.
Parking for our Pikesville emergency vet hospital
Located in Woodholme Square at the corner of Reisterstown Rd and Mt. Wilson Ln, VEG Pikesville is just northwest of Baltimore, within minutes of Catonsville, Milford Mill, Owings Mills, and Woodlawn.
Parking is convenient at Woodholme Square, with a large lot and accessible spaces near our front door. Need help getting your pet inside? Just give us a call – one of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
24-hour emergency veterinary services in Pikesville
Whether your dog’s been vomiting after a day of play at Paw Point Dog Park or your cat needs urgent surgery, or your chinchilla is panting and you suspect heatstroke, call us or walk in – no appointments needed or taken.
Emergency vets serving the Baltimore area with 24/7 walk-in service
Here’s what you can expect at your Baltimore County VEG veterinary clinic:
- Compassionate pet emergency care that’s available day and night
- A highly-rated team of emergency veterinarians, vet nurses, and assistants ready for any emergency
- An open floor plan hospital, with enough room to stay by your pet’s side throughout their visit
- Record sharing and collaboration with your family vet
- Overnight monitoring and care for hospitalization cases
- Testing, ultrasounds, and x-rays performed on-site
- A surgery room with a large viewing window if you’d like to watch your pet’s surgery
- Wifi, blanket, and snacks if you stay overnight with your hospitalized pet
Call us if you're not sure if your pet needs emergency care or walk in anytime.
Why Choose VEG ER for Pets
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian 24 hours a day to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, walk in 24/7 – VEG is always open. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
Emergency Care
Exotic Pet Care
Pet Urgent Care
End-of-life Care
Vet Surgery
Endoscopy
Pet Ultrasound
and X-rays
Diagnostics
and Testing
Treatment and
Hospitalizations
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Emergency vet care, always open and ready
Learn more about VEG's 24/7 emergency vet care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the services at VEG ER for Pets
IS VEG OPEN 24 HOURS?
Yes, all VEG locations are open all the time – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even on holidays and weekends to care for pet emergencies.
DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
At VEG, we don’t take appointments, because we deal with emergencies. When the unexpected happens, call us or walk in to your nearest VEG location 24/7 for immediate care.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT’S AN EMERGENCY?
Never self-diagnose your pet. Sometimes you just can’t tell if your pet is having a true emergency. But VEG can. Call your local VEG anytime and a veterinarian will answer your medical questions and determine if you should come in.
CAN I GO TO VEG FOR URGENT CARE?
Yes, VEG offers Pet Urgent Care for injuries and illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, limping, wounds, ear infections, eye problems, and constipation! Visit your local VEG and we’ll triage urgent care for your pet immediately. Learn more about the medical services we offer.
WHERE CAN I TAKE MY PET BIRD OR EXOTIC PET IN AN EMERGENCY?
VEG is skilled to handle emergency care for avians, reptiles, and all types of exotic pets.
DO I HAVE TO CALL BEFORE COMING IN?
Though you can just walk into any of our 24 hour hospitals, we recommend calling first so we’re familiar with the situation when you come in.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT VEG?
When you take your pet to VEG, you’ll be seen by a veterinarian right away, even before filling out paperwork. We’ll even meet you at your car if you need help bringing in your pet. No waiting in the lobby; you stay with your pet the entire time, even if surgery is involved. And yes, we’re pet lovers, but we’re people-friendly too! We’ll openly discuss diagnosis and treatment options. And we always make sure the pet patient and pet parent are as comfortable as possible.
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